America First Legal sent letters to dozens of officials across the country, warning of possible incarceration or a civil RICO case if they follow their local policies meant to protect immigrants.

Summary

Stephen Miller’s legal group, America First Legal Foundation, sent letters warning officials in sanctuary jurisdictions of potential “serious consequences,” including civil racketeering charges and prison time, for defying federal immigration laws.

The letters target 249 officials in areas restricting cooperation with ICE, such as San Diego County.

While courts have previously rejected similar anti-sanctuary efforts, the move signals aggressive immigration enforcement plans under Trump’s incoming administration.

Critics argue the threats highlight a broader strategy to intimidate and enforce mass deportation policies.

  • @WoodScientist
    4•4 days ago

    Ah yes, fighting for people’s civil rights is “virtue signalling.” And they wouldn’t be able to automatically pass something the next session, as the filibuster still exists. Nothing is getting passed without some cooperation from the Democrats. They have the ability to hold the line, they’re just choosing not to.

    Just how many people are you willing to let die in order to get some paychecks through? They literally voted to let several hundred children die. Just how many people are you willing to sacrifice in the name of political expediency?

    For historical comparison, do you realize how Jewish people there were in pre-Nazi Germany? They were about 1% of the population, right around the figure for the percentage of the population in the US that are trans. Centrists then made the exact same calculus you’re using. “Oh, there aren’t that many of them. We can compromise on their rights, they don’t really matter anyway.”